New Resources to Help Agribusinesses Navigate Endangered Species Act Requirements

OABA is committed to ensuring members have the tools and information they need to remain compliant, competitive and confident in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

As implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) increasingly intersects with pesticide use and agricultural production practices, it is important that agribusinesses clearly understand potential compliance requirements related to pesticide labels, habitat protections and application practices.

To support members, OABA has compiled a collection of practical resources, regulatory updates and educational tools to help agribusinesses navigate emerging ESA requirements: oaba.net/esa

These resources are intended to reduce uncertainty, minimize operational disruptions and ensure continued access to essential crop protection tools. OABA will continue to update this resource page as new guidance and materials become available.

Featured Video Resources

The Endangered Species Act and EPA’s Herbicide Strategy
Presentation by Alyssa Essman, Weed Science Extension Specialist, Ohio State University CFAES, outlining how ESA considerations are shaping pesticide policy and herbicide use.

Adapting to ESA – Four-Part Video Series
Developed by CropLife America in partnership with national agricultural organizations, this series helps farmers, retailers and applicators better understand ESA compliance requirements.

Click here to view the videos.

Additional ESA Compliance Resources

• Endangered Species Checklist | OSU Extension: A checklist for complying with endangered species protection requirements on pesticide labels.
• Endangered Species 101 | CropLife America: Tools to help farmers, manufacturers and applicators navigate ESA requirements — protecting species while keeping approved crop protection tools available.
• ESA Technical Guide to Mitigation Options | CropLife America:  EPA approves adjuvants as a tool to help the industry navigate changing rules.
• Mitigation Menu | US EPA: The steps pesticide applicators must follow to determine which runoff/erosion mitigation measures to consider and employ before using a pesticide each year.
• Pesticides and Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox | US EPA: The toolbox catalogs educational resources including guidance documents, handouts, presentations, informational webinars, and other resources relating to EPA’s endangered species work.
• EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two -- View the Bulletins | US EPA: A link to the Bulletins Live! Two Website. This site can be used to view PULAs and Endangered Species Protection Bulletins.
• Endangered Species Protection Bulletins | US EPA: A direct link to the Endangered Species Protections Bulletins on the Bulletins Live! Two Website.
• Endangered Species | Weed Science Society of America: Additional information and resources regarding ESA from the Weed Science Society of America.
• ESA Pesticide User Guide | Crop Life America: Flowchart and user guide developed in collaboration with the Agricultural Retailers Association and Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology.

OABA will continue monitoring ESA developments and providing updates to help members stay informed and prepared as new federal requirements evolve.